fountain of information

[/ˈfaʊntən əv ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: fountains of information
fonte de informação
1. a person or source that provides abundant knowledge, facts, or details about a subject
My grandfather is a fountain of information about local history.
Meu avô é uma fonte de informação sobre a história local.
2. a reliable and continuous supply of valuable knowledge or news
That website has become a fountain of information for researchers.
Esse site tornou-se uma fonte de informação para pesquisadores.
This is a common metaphorical expression in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, using the image of a fountain as an endless, flowing source. It's frequently used to describe knowledgeable people, websites, books, or institutions. The expression reflects the cultural value placed on knowledge sharing and expertise in professional and academic contexts across both cultures.
NYC Slang
go-to person for info, info guru, walking encyclopedia
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reservoir of knowledgemine of informationwellspring of knowledgerepository of factsfont of wisdom
Antonyms / Antônimos
source of misinformationblack hole of informationvoid of knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fonte de informação
Most common and standard translation
Brazil - Colloquial
poço de conhecimento
More casual alternative meaning 'well of knowledge'
Portugal
fonte de informação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, also used is 'mina de informação'
Portugal - Alternative
mina de ouro de informações
Literal 'gold mine of information', more emphatic

Related Words

information sourceknowledge baseexpertreference materialresource

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mine of information
a wellspring of knowledge
a treasury of facts
a goldmine of data
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